St. Paul's Children's Center

55. Isolation Area (55-07)

The childrens center does not have documentation of all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the childrens center exposure plan. Comments: two staff had exposure control signed late. SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION VII Compliance Comments The center has a food inspection dated 12-12-25 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-16. View official inspection document (report 77a8febe-415e-4b11-84a6-d491d66d0674)

11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (11-13)

See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Attestation of Good Moral Character that was on file but was incorrect or incomplete. [Staff signed after employment start date] Comments: The AGMC was signed. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-16. View official inspection document (report 77a8febe-415e-4b11-84a6-d491d66d0674)

11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (11-08)

See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care personnel whose verifications of employment history for the past 5 years was not on file. Comments: 5 year employment history must go back 5 years with no gaps. Submit a complete employment history for (MP). Due: 6/30/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-16. View official inspection document (report 77a8febe-415e-4b11-84a6-d491d66d0674)

55. Isolation Area (55-07)

The childrens center does not have documentation of all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the childrens center exposure plan. Comments: 1 staff member did not have signed exposure control plan.Corrected at visit. SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION VII Compliance Comments In filed dated 12/12/25. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-02. View official inspection document (report ea5621c1-4437-4732-b08b-ed4d87c6291a)

11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (11-12)

See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Attestation of Good Moral Character that was not completed on or before first date of employment or upon change in employers. Comments: 1 staff member did not have Attestation of Good Moral Character.Corrected at visit. Compliance Comments In-service training hours for 25-26 were verified and documented. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-02. View official inspection document (report ea5621c1-4437-4732-b08b-ed4d87c6291a)

11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (11-05)

See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who did not have a completely signed Acknowledgement Form. Comments: 1 staff member did not have annual acknowledgment form.Corrected at visit. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-02. View official inspection document (report ea5621c1-4437-4732-b08b-ed4d87c6291a)

11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (11-03)

See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who did not have an employment application on file. Comments: 1 staff member did not have an employment form that listed the required information on form. Please submit either PCLB application form, or other form that contains all required information to licensing. Due: 2/9/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-02. View official inspection document (report ea5621c1-4437-4732-b08b-ed4d87c6291a)

30. Square Footage (Indoor) VI. C. (30-02)

The minimum of 35 square feet of usable floor space for each child was not met by this childrens center which was licensed after October 1, 1992 or had a one year old childrensclassroom. The [1 year old ] room has a capacity of [10] childrenbased on 35 square feet per child and [16] children/infants were observed in the classroom. Comments: Submit corrective action to ensure that staff does not go over the capacity of the room. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-20. View official inspection document (report e29e4d55-6a78-4ee6-90e9-9d6e1e3b8f95)

07. Infant Group Size II.C. (07-01)

The maximum group size of 6 infants for ages 2 months to 1 year was exceeded, in that a group of [16] infants were observed [with 3 staff]. Comments: Submit corrective action. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-20. View official inspection document (report e29e4d55-6a78-4ee6-90e9-9d6e1e3b8f95)

06. Adult-Child Ratio: II. B. (06-01)

The adult-child ratio was not met. There was/were [3] staff supervising [16 infant/toddlers] children. Comments: Submit corrective action to ensure that adult/child ratio is met. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-20. View official inspection document (report e29e4d55-6a78-4ee6-90e9-9d6e1e3b8f95)

02. Infants Separate: II.A. (02-01)

Infants were observed combined with children two years of age and older as evidenced by [Licensing observed infants and 2 year olds in the hallway that is being used for outdoor play space when it rains]. Comments: Submit corrective action to ensure the infants are kept separate. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-20. View official inspection document (report e29e4d55-6a78-4ee6-90e9-9d6e1e3b8f95)

12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (12-08)

See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff who did not attend the entire Department of Children and Family Services specialized training course Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices Within 90 days of employment in the infant room. Comments: One staff member working in the infant room did not complete her infant/toddler training within 90 days. Please submit her DCF transcript when it is completed. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-25. View official inspection document (report 009d80ec-d753-4d48-89ac-5d65ea375695)

12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (12-03)

See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who have not completed the 40 clock hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Comments: One staff member should have completed her 40 clock hours by 11-14-24. Please submit an updated DCF transcript when she is complete. Due: 3/11/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-25. View official inspection document (report 009d80ec-d753-4d48-89ac-5d65ea375695)

12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (12-01)

See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care staff without proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Comments: Two staff members need translated proof of education. Please submit notarized official proof of education for both. This will result in administrative action. Due: 3/11/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-25. View official inspection document (report 009d80ec-d753-4d48-89ac-5d65ea375695)

79. Food Service (79-17)

A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Comments: The refrigerator in the 2's room did not have a working thermometer. The Assistant Director replaced it during the visit. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-28. View official inspection document (report 01ed6049-72ee-4a67-9cbe-accee8a30a0d)

79. Food Service (79-18)

A freezer was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Comments: The freezer in the 2's room did not have a thermometer. The Assistant Director stated that it was a new unit and got one to place inside during the visit. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-28. View official inspection document (report 01ed6049-72ee-4a67-9cbe-accee8a30a0d)

55. Isolation Area (55-07)

The childrens center does not have documentation of all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the childrens center exposure plan. Comments: Multiple staff completed the annual exposure control refresher after the expiration date. The Assistant Director stated that it was done on their teacher in-service day, and she did not realize it was after the deadline. She will ensure that next year it is done prior to expiration. SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION VII Compliance Comments A current health inspection is on file dated 10-24-24. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-28. View official inspection document (report 01ed6049-72ee-4a67-9cbe-accee8a30a0d)

12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (12-04)

See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who do not have documentation of completion of a five hour early literacy and language development of children birth through five course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. Comments: One staff member did not have literacy completed by the due date. Please submit an updated DCF transcript showing completion. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-28. View official inspection document (report 01ed6049-72ee-4a67-9cbe-accee8a30a0d)